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Lead with Integrity Ethics 101: John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism
So far, in this series we’ve covered the importance of character and the importance of duty in acting morally. This ethics 101 entry will focus on John Stuart Mill and utilitarianism. The Theory As one might guess, utilitarianism is a theory based on utility and is often colloquially referred to as the complicated calculus of…
Lead with Integrity Ethics 101: Immanuel Kant
The first blog in this series focused on Aristotelian virtue ethics, which can be summed up in saying that it is the character of the actor, developed through time and experience, that fundamentally makes an act moral. This installment will focus on Immanual Kant and how he believed almost the exact opposite. Kant lays out…
Podcast Highlights – Standout Advice
Viable leadership is true and sustainable leadership. You become a viable leader when you act and lead with ethics and integrity. When you prioritize ethics in leadership, the people you interact with will know and understand that you are trying to make the best decisions that impact stakeholders in a positive way. Over the course…
Lead with Integrity Ethics 101: Aristotle
Aristotle is considered the godfather of virtue ethics. Virtue ethics is focused on the development of good moral character over adherence to duty (deontological ethics) or bringing about the highest number of good consequences (utilitarianism). As most other musings about virtue ethics are derived from Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, this article aims to be a helpful…
Introducing the StudentCPT Tiers
Since its inception, the Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) programming model has focused heavily on Chapter Performance Levels where StudentCPT Chapters were classified into three levels: Developing Chapters, Star Chapters and Golden Star Chapters. The primary goal of the performance levels was for all chapters to progress through each level, while meeting varied…
2024 Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is a proud professional partner of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) and was honored to attend its 2024 Annual Meeting this July. The BAP conference took place in Orlando, FL, and hosted prominent speakers, student leaders, community service outings and competitions. This year’s meeting attracted 300 chapters from…
You’re Invited: 2024 CPT Golf Classic
Ethics do matter and you can make a difference! The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) exists to develop, empower and promote ethical leaders. Ethical dilemmas in the workplace and beyond come earlier and more frequently than we might expect. Following the examples of ethically minded leaders and participating in ethics education, however, can…
2024 StudentCPT Leadership Conference Recap
The 2024 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Louisville, KY, at the Omni Louisville Hotel, from June 3-5. This year’s conference theme was “Empowered to Lead,” focusing on the resources StudentCPT provides and how the journey to being an ethical leader empowers students at work, on campus and in their communities. The SLC was…
StudentCPT Programs: Ethical Leadership Certification Program
Certification Program Overview Regarded as the first of its kind, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) is designed to creatively teach ethical leadership to students on college campuses across the country. This online program brings real-world ethical dilemmas to life with six challenging and engaging training modules. The modules…
Supporting Future Ethical Leaders: How You Can Give Back to the NASBA Center for the Public Trust
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is dedicated to developing, empowering and promoting ethical leaders. This summer, there are two fantastic opportunities for you to support the CPT’s mission and make a significant impact on our nation’s future leaders. StudentCPT Leadership Conference – June 3-5, Louisville, KY From June 3-5, 2024, the CPT…